About

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CMS in the Netherlands is renowned for its strong client base and expertise in the energy sector, representing major players across the energy value chain, particularly in the Tech, Media and Communications sectors. The multidisciplinary Energy & Climate Change Group includes all practice areas of the firm.

 

The CMS energy team benefits from strong international ties, especially in Europe, offering seamless services for cross-border deals. This network is a key reason clients trust CMS with large and complex projects.

 

The firm is a leader in renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, hydrogen, biomass, biogas, and electricity storage. They assist clients from project acquisition through development to divestment at the Commercial Operation Date (COD).

 

With the Dutch government's phase-out of natural gas, CMS advises on sustainable heat projects and the development of smart, sustainable buildings. They are also at the forefront of the rapidly developing EV-charging infrastructure market, with the Dutch regulator ACM focusing on compliance.

 

CMS has special expertise in power purchase agreements (PPA), particularly for major energy users like international technology companies with datacentres. They are highly experienced in this area.

 

Finally, CMS advises clients on transportation capacity shortages affecting renewable energy projects and large electricity off-takers in the Netherlands, helping them navigate these challenges.

Chambers Review

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Energy & Natural Resources - Netherlands

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

CMS has an impressive track record in transactional energy mandates, often acting on behalf of energy and infrastructure companies and investment firms. The law firm handles sophisticated and high-value M&A transactions in relation to offshore wind and solar projects, as well as biomass and battery storage mandates. The team boasts further expertise in the establishment of EV charging networks, carbon capture and storage projects and heat supply agreements.

Work Highlights

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  • CMS advised Venterra on its acquisition of CAPE Holland.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Cecilia van der Weijden
2
Cecilia van der Weijden
2
Band 2

Cecilia van der Weijden acts on a range of transactional matters with expertise in solar energy, wind projects and EV charging. She also advises clients on regulatory issues, including in relation to grid congestion, electricity distribution and changes to energy legislation.

Cecilia van der Weijden is a personable and responsive corporate lawyer.

Cecilia van der Weijden did a great job and was very responsive to all our questions. We were very content with the work that she delivered.

Cecilia van der Weijden has a proactive mindset. She is also client-focused and always on top of the matters.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Netherlands

Energy & Natural Resources: Regulatory

Cecilia van der Weijden
4
Cecilia van der Weijden
4
Band 4
Energy & Natural Resources: Transactional

Cecilia van der Weijden
2
Cecilia van der Weijden
2
Band 2

Members

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Arno Moret

Cecilia van der Weijden

Cecilia van der Weijden

Head of Department

Femke Stroucken

Marcellina Rietvelt